Compliance device, system and method for machine operation

ABSTRACT

A device, system and method for establishing, determining compliance and ongoing monitoring of a user in the operation of a machine based on predetermined restrictions. The system is useful for a motor vehicle and, more particularly, to comply with user restrictions in teen driving, the presence of passengers, time of day, curfew, range and location, speed, sobriety and the like, An ignition interlock is engaged if one or more sensors that monitor the presence of the vehicle operator, passengers inside the vehicle compartment, and other operational compliance parameters established for the vehicle is out of compliance, and disengaged if compliance is verified.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims priority to Provisional Application Ser.No. 61/838,864, filed Jun. 24, 2013, entitled “Presence OfPassenger-Time-Cell Phone Presence—Ignition Interlock Device” which isincorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to a compliance device for a motor vehicle and,more particularly, to a presence of passenger and time ignitioninterlock device (PITD) and monitoring system having one or more sensorsthat monitor the presence of the vehicle operator, passengers inside thevehicle compartment, and other operational compliance parametersestablished for the vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

While vehicle ignition lock systems have existed in the prior art,typically they are wired devices that are difficult, time-consuming, andcostly to install and operate. Conventional sobriety interlock systemshave been specifically developed for the restricting a driver's abilityto start the vehicle or for their driving privilege, e.g. a drivingrestriction for sobriety or restriction for no mobile phone use duringoperation.

Ignition interlock devices are known to insure sobriety of the operatorof a machine. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,853,956 issued Jun. 4, 2013,to Ballard, for Sobriety testing apparatus having OBD-II connectioncapability, describes a sobriety interlock system having an alcoholdetection device, a computing device electrically connected to thealcohol detection device capable of determining a blood alcoholconcentration of an operator based, and an electronic circuit forobtaining machine operating parameters is disposed between an on-boarddiagnostic port on the machine and the computing device. U.S. Pat. No.7,451,852 issued Nov. 18, 2008 to Stewart, et al. for Vehicle SobrietyInterlock System With Personal Identification Element, describes aninterlock system for measuring the sobriety of a potential motorizedapparatus operator is coupled to the starting mechanism of saidmotorized apparatus that includes a microprocessor controlled handset,base unit and photographic device that facilitates the identificationprocess of the person taking the test by taking at least two consecutivepictures, one before and one during the test. Both of these devices aresobriety interlock systems having an alcohol detection deviceelectronically connected to a computing device that let a machine startonly if the BAC (blood alcohol content) of the operator is less thanprogrammed on the computing device. Although these devices haveinterlock systems to prevent dangerous and illegal operation ofmachinery they do not prevent an operator from carrying unlawfulpassengers, not wearing seat belts, busting curfew, and other operatingrestrictions that are predetermined for certain persons.

There are also a few devices that restrict cell phone usage. A U.S. Pat.No 20120214408 to Chronister, describes an ignition lock that preventscell phone use by the user of equipment that includes a cellular devicedock with integrated lock connected to an ignition of the equipmentconfigured to prevent use of a cellular device by the user of equipmentunless the cellular device is inserted into the cellular device dock. Ifno cellular device is inserted and/or if the cellular device is notidentified by using a matching RFID chip and a RFID reader, theequipment will not start, due to an incomplete starter circuit. Thecellular device dock with integrated lock describes a way to ensure thatvehicle operators do not hold cell phones while driving.

While ignition interlock systems have been used for sobriety and cellphone, none have been developed to insure parental and legal control ofthe number of passengers a restricted driver can carry, and at whathours the operator can operate the machine. For example, conventionalvehicle ignition lock systems may not monitor compliance with drivinglicensure restrictions and other State Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)Laws that restrict a driver's privilege in the operation of the vehicle.Restricting a driver's privilege in the operation of the vehicleheretofore has been personally monitored by a supervisor, such as aboss, parent, court, or agent. Moreover, other driving licensurerestrictions can include time of day, passengers, use of correctivelenses and the like. For example, time of day restriction from the Statelicensing authority may relate to eyesight where a driver with eyedisease, congenital malformations and/or deformations of eyes eyesightmay have a statutory driving restriction placed on the license, e.g. fora medical condition such as glaucoma, myopia, partial blindness or theelderly. For example, if a driver has an eyesight licensure restriction,known conventional ignition lock and monitoring systems would notfunction to monitor compliance of the restriction by the operator of thevehicle. As a result, vehicle ignition lock systems for drunk driving donot function to measure compliance with driving licensure restrictionsand/or State GDL Laws.

Other licensure restrictions may apply to the licensure of new driver,Learner's Permit, teen drivers below the age of 18, publictransportation, transportation of children in a School Bus, and thelike. For example, new drivers under the age of 18 years old in theState of Connecticut have licensure restriction as follows: With yourrestricted driver's license, you must adhere to the following drivingrestrictions: For the first 6 months:

-   -   You may only drive with your parent/guardian, driving        instructor, or qualified driving trainer who is at least 20        years old with 4 years driving experience.    -   For the second 6 months:    -   You may only drive with the people mentioned above, as well as        immediate members of your family.

Until you are at least 18 years old:

-   -   You may not drive from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., unless traveling to or        from school, work, church, or because of an emergency.    -   All passengers in your vehicle must wear a seatbelt at all        times.    -   You may not operate a cell phone or hand-held device at any        point while behind the wheel.    -   You may not drive any public service or vanpool vehicle.

As a result, the sobriety ignition lock and monitoring systems do notfunction to measure compliance with driving licensure restrictionsand/or State GDL Laws such as licensure restrictions on the operation ofthe vehicle for work, time of day, and in the carrying of passengers.

Therefore, a need exists for a monitoring system that providescompliance in the operation of the vehicle, with operator permission andoperational parameters in the vehicle operator's system, and monitor thepresence of the vehicle operator and passengers inside the vehicle.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide a system formonitoring the compliance of a user of a machine. The system has asystem controller operably connected to the machine, one or more inputdevices integrated with the system controller and configured to provideinputs to the system to configure one or more predetermined restrictionsfor the user in a storage of the system in order to operate the machineand measure the user's compliance with the predetermined restrictions. adisplay device integrated in the system controller and configured todisplay input, status and operation of the system, at least one sensorconfigured to communicate sensor information to the system controllerconcerning compliance with the predetermined restrictions, an energysource or battery configured to provide power to at least the systemcontroller; and an output signal configured to restrict operation of themachine when the sensor information is not in compliance with thepredetermined restrictions. The sensors can be presence infrared sensorsto detect the presence of front and rear passengers in the machine.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the present invention aredescribed with reference to the following drawings. In the drawings,like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the variousfigures unless otherwise specified.

For a better understanding of the present invention, reference will bemade to the following Description of the Embodiments, which is to beread in association with the accompanying drawings, which areincorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, showcertain aspects of the subject matter disclosed herein and, togetherwith the description, help explain some of the principles associatedwith the disclosed implementations, wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view of the apparatus, system, and methodin accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic view of the inputs to the computer deviceof the system according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 illustrates a flowchart of establishing the restrictions andcompliance setup according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of the operation according to anembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic, perspective view of the front passengersensor, taken along lines A-A of FIG. 7, according to the presentinvention;

FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of the front passenger sensor;

FIG. 7 illustrates a top view of the front passenger sensor;

FIG. 8 illustrates a schematic, side view of the front passenger sensorassembly, taken along lines A-A of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic, perspective view of a lens frontpassenger sensor;

FIG. 10 illustrates a schematic, perspective view of a PIR sensor;

FIG. 11 illustrates a schematic, perspective view of a rear passengersensor assembly, taken along lines B-B of FIG. 14, according to thepresent invention;

FIG. 12 illustrates an end view of the rear passenger sensor assembly;

FIG. 13 illustrates a bottom view of the rear passenger sensor assembly;

FIG. 14 illustrates a top view of the rear passenger sensor assembly;

FIG. 15 illustrates a side view of the rear passenger sensor assembly,taken along lines B-B of FIG. 14;

FIG. 16 illustrates a side view of the rear passenger sensor assembly;

FIG. 17 illustrates a schematic, perspective view of a elongated lenscover of the rear passenger sensor assembly;

FIG. 18 illustrates a schematic, perspective view of sensor mountingplate of the rear passenger sensor assembly;

FIGS. 19A, 19B and 19C illustrates a schematic, side views of the lightguides, fiber optic cables and light sensor assemblies for the front andrear passenger sensor assembly;

FIG. 20 illustrates a schematic, perspective view of base of the frontpassenger sensor assembly;

FIG. 21 illustrates a schematic, perspective view of base of the rearpassenger sensor assembly; and

FIG. 22 illustrates a schematic, perspective view of a stanchionaccording to the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Non-limiting embodiments of the present invention will be describedbelow with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein likereference numerals represent like elements throughout. While theinvention has been described in detail with respect to the preferredembodiments thereof, it will be appreciated that upon reading andunderstanding of the foregoing, certain variations to the preferredembodiments will become apparent, which variations are nonethelesswithin the spirit and scope of the invention.

The terms “a” or “an”, as used herein, are defined as one or as morethan one. The term “plurality”, as used herein, is defined as two or asmore than two. The term “another”, as used herein, is defined as atleast a second or more. The terms “including” and/or “having”, as usedherein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term“coupled”, as used herein, is defined as connected, although notnecessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically.

Reference throughout this document to “some embodiments”, “oneembodiment”, “certain embodiments”, and “an embodiment” or similar termsmeans that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic describedin connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodimentof the present invention. Thus, the appearances of such phrases or invarious places throughout this specification are not necessarily allreferring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features,structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner inone or more embodiments without limitation.

The term “or” as used herein is to be interpreted as an inclusive ormeaning any one or any combination. Therefore, “A, B or C” means any ofthe following: “A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B and C”. Anexception to this definition will occur only when a combination ofelements, functions, steps or acts are in some way inherently mutuallyexclusive.

The drawings featured in the figures are provided for the purposes ofillustrating some embodiments of the present invention, and are not tobe considered as limitation thereto. Term “means” preceding a presentparticiple of an operation indicates a desired function for which thereis one or more embodiments, i.e., one or more methods, devices, orapparatuses for achieving the desired function and that one skilled inthe art could select from these or their equivalent in view of thedisclosure herein and use of the term “means” is not intended to belimiting.

As used herein the term “Presence of Passenger and Time IgnitionInterlock Device (PTID)” refers to the restriction and compliancemonitoring device, system and method 100 of the present applicationclaims and incorporating the disclosure of Provisional Application Ser.No. 61/838,864, filed Jun. 24, 2013.

As used herein the term “cell phone” refers to any electroniccommunication device that has the ability to call, send a text messageor any other form of communication that may be a distraction whileoperating a motor vehicle. The word cell phone further includes devicesnot limited to: cell phones, smart phones, tablets and music playerswith Internet capabilities.

As used herein the term “passive infrared” or “PIR” or passive infraredsensor” or “PIR sensor” refers to an electronic sensor that measuresinfrared (IR) light radiating from objects in its field of view.

Referring to FIGS. 1-22, a restriction and compliance monitoring device,system and method, generally shown as 100, is described according to anembodiment of the present invention. The compliance system 100 is usefulto show compliance with restriction(s) placed on the operation ofmachine 101 such as, for example, an automobile. It is to be appreciatedthat the compliance device, system and method 100 of the presentinvention is not limited to only automobiles as a wide variety ofmachines are contemplated to benefit from the present inventionincluding vehicles such as tractors, trucks and the like.

As is illustrated in FIG. 1, the restriction and compliance monitoringdevice, system and method 100 includes a machine 101 that is configuredwith a receiver 102, computing device 103, with a keypad 104 and display105, i.e. liquid crystal display (LCD) for supplying and viewing inputsto the receiver 102 and computing device 103 so as to configure andoperate the compliance monitoring system 100 regarding the operation ofthe machine 101 by a user 170, and the presence of a front passenger 171and one or more passenger(s) in the rear seat 172, 173, and 174. Thereceiver 102 and computing device 103 are operably connected via lines111 to the ignition 107 or other switch that controls the ability tostart/stop and turn on/off the machine 101. The receiver 102 andcomputing device 103 can be installed in the machine 101 at remotelocation such as under the dashboard 107, in the trunk or otherpredetermined location. The receiver 102 and computing device 103 can belocated near the fuse or bus panel 108 that supplies a source of power109, i.e. Direct Current (DC) and ground 110 so as to form an electricalcircuit. The receiver 102 and computing device 103 can have wirelesscapabilities such as, for example, Wi-Fi, blue tooth and other wirelessconnectivity.

The restriction and compliance monitoring device, system and method 100further has one or more sensors that provide restriction-basedinformation for compliance and monitoring such as, for example, a frontpassenger sensor assembly 120, and a rear passenger sensor assembly 140.The front passenger sensor assembly 120 can be configured to sense thepresence of a passenger in the front seat 171 and to communicate withthe receiver 102 and the computing device 103 via a direct line 111,which lines 111 can be installed, for example, above in the headliner ofthe vehicle, or sense the presence of a passenger 171 in the front seatand to communicate with the receiver 102 via a wireless 112 connection.The front passenger sensor assembly 120 can be mounted in a locationadjacent the passenger seat of the machine 101 such as, for example,above the passenger 171 The front passenger sensor assembly 120,according to an embodiment of the present invention, can be configuredwith a presence infra-red PIR electronic sensor 127, 147 that measuresinfrared (IR) light or heat trace 119 radiating from objects in itsfield of view. The front passenger sensor assembly 120 also can includea light sensor 160 for providing information about tampering, fail-safeand time of day, e.g. day and night information.

The restriction and compliance monitoring device, system and method 100can be implemented on the computing device 103 by one or more steps insoftware 108 so as to control the receiver 102 and computing device 103using a stand-alone keypad 104 and display 105, an existing a keypad 104and display 105 of the machine 101 (also shown in the center console ofthe vehicle in FIG. 1). Additionally, the software 108 can be configuredso that a remote computer 115, cellular telephone or smart phone 116,tablet 117 and the like can connect to the computing device 103 via awireless connection 112 to the receiver 102 such as blue tooth or overthe Internet 113 to configure, operate and monitor the restriction andcompliance monitoring system 100. Similarly, the rear passenger sensorassembly 140 can be configured to sense the presence of one or morepassenger(s) 172, 173, and 174 in the rear seat so as to communicatewith the receiver 102 and the computing device 103 via a direct line111, which lines 111 can be installed, for example, above in theheadliner of the vehicle to or, alternatively, via a wireless 112connection to communicate with the receiver 102 the presence of apassenger(s) 172, 173 and/or 174 in the rear seat. The rear passengersensor assembly 140 can be mounted in a location adjacent thepassenger(s) 172, 173 and/or 174 seat of the machine 101 such as, forexample, above the rear seat in the vehicle headliner. The rearpassenger sensor assembly 140 can include a fail-safe switch formed froman opening 155 and a button 156 such as, for example, when the fail-safeswitch is normally “closed” and if the rear passenger sensor assembly140 is removed from its mounting the button disengages to an “openposition” causing the switch to break whereby the rear passenger sensorassembly 140 indicates tampering of the sensing module 101. The rearpassenger sensor assembly 140, according to an embodiment of the presentinvention, can be configured with a PIR electronic sensor 150 thatmeasures infrared (IR) light or heat trace 119 radiating from radiatingfrom passenger(s) 172, 173 and/or 174 in each PIR electronic sensor 150in the respective field of view. The rear passenger sensor assembly 140also can include one or more light sensor(s) 160 for each PIR sensor150, whereby each light sensor 160 provides fail-safe information abouttampering (i.e. if the sensing module is purposely covered) and time ofday, e.g. day and night information for licensure restrictions.

Referring to FIG. 2, the receiver 102 and computing device 103 of thecompliance monitoring device, system and method 100 is described withreference to a PTID System Controller 180. The system controller 180 isused for computational and compliance determinations. The systemcontroller can display its status on a display 105 such as an LCDdisplay of the machine, display of the smart phone 116, tablet 117,remote computer 115, or separately provided display 105 as illustratedin FIG. 1. A status of the device and system 100 can be displayed usingLED's (1/ON Green, 0/OFF Red, Front Seat (FS) Sensor (signal from 120)ON/OFF Pink, Passenger Rear Seat (PS) Sensor (signal(s) from 140) ON/OFFPink). The system controller 180 of the computing device 103 includes areal-time clock 162 and time and date information 163 useful fordetermining and calculating dawn/dusk, hours of operation, curfew,speed, and other time based calculations.

The system controller 180 may be formed to receive a variety of inputsfrom sensors and from input devices of restrictions, parameters,information and other settings in the setup and operation of the deviceand system 100. For example, sensor input from the front passengersensor assembly 120, rear passenger sensor assembly 140, any speedsensor 175 information (i.e. from a GPS device, or from the machine's101 internal measuring system), any seat belt sensor 176 information(i.e. from the machine's 101 internal measuring system), light sensor160 information from the front and rear passenger sensor assemblies 120,140, respectively, and additional sensors such as a biometric reader161. Additionally, inputs from input devices of restrictions,parameters, information and other settings in the setup and operation ofthe device and system 100. For example, input from the receiver 102including any wireless transceiver 169, the keypad 104, and wirelessinformational input from the App on a device, smart phone 116 or tablet117 through a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth wireless interface and transmission.

The system controller 180 may be formed to generate a variety of outputsfrom information received from sensors and input devices regarding thestatus, setup and operation of the device and system 100. For example,input information on restrictions, parameters, information and othersettings can be stored data 208 residing on storage 166, a card reader167 or hard drive 168, as well as the information can be stored andaccessed via wireless connection on a remote computer 115 and accessedin the cloud.

The system controller 180 is useful in energizing and de-energizingcertain switches and/or relays so as to control the operation of machine101 thought compliance with the predetermined information and sensors ofthe device and system 100. For example, the operating the machine 101can be controlled by energizing and de-energizing the ignition relay 177(FIG. 2). In certain situations when the machine 101 is already inoperation and the user ‘breaks’ a preset restriction, the systemcontroller 180 can be configured to not shut-off of the machine 101(i.e. automobile) as this could create a safety problem. In suchinstances, a warning is contemplated to be issued to the user 170 suchas in Steps 238, 239 and 241. The device and system 100 also can beconfigured to turn off the radio by de-energizing a radio relay 158(FIG. 2), engage the hazard lights by energizing the hazard light relay178 (FIG. 2) and/or sound the horn (if this option is selected) byenergizing the horn relay 179 (FIG. 2), as well as to send anotification to the supervisor reporting the specific non-conformingaction.

Referring to FIG. 3, a flowchart of the method 100 of operating thedevice and system of to establish restrictions and compliance monitoringsetup according to an embodiment of the present invention. The method100 can be implemented in the hardware circuit and software 118 of thecomputing device 103 by way of firmware and software 118 as well asbeing notifying including a remote computer 115, a mobile applicationfor use with the smart phone 116 and tablet 117. The software 118application may control the operation of the system and data port to thehardware installed on the machine 101. The software 118 application willhave several modes. One mode will be for set up and updatingrestrictions (used by the supervisor, parents, and the like). Anothermode will be for use by the user 170 (e.g. the drivers of theautomobile) of the machine 101 to initiate the operation thereof,whereby the software 118 application can be activated to connect to thehardware in the car, to then start the car.

As is illustrated in FIG. 3, an exemplary method of the presentinvention can be software or other computer-implemented process 200 foran initial set up of the system. Step 201 starts the setup of the systemby the user initiating the software program, for example, after tappingan icon for the application or “App” will open and display threeoptions: Log-In, Connect, and Register. Step 202 the login process bythe supervisor or parent. For example, the supervisor logs in to viewthe user (i.e. user's driving activities by profile). After logging in,the supervisor can also adjust the specifications and accessed onlinevia a regular website. Step 203 the Connect Step establishes what theUser will see and select when he/she enters the machine 101 before beingauthorized to operate the machine 101 (i.e. automobile). After makingthis selection the App will pair to the device 116, 117 to the machine101 and request the supervisor set up a User access code (keypadappears) for a particular user.

Step 204 a Register and initial Set-Up of the device 100 requires asupervisor to enter the supervisor's access code or individualidentification number (ID #). The supervisors ID # is stored in thestored data 208. The device 100 also can be set up by a technician andany technicians ID# will be cross-referenced with a list of authorizedregistered installers and locations in order to prevent tampering. Oncethe correct ID# is inputted, a screen will display and request a ‘userand device registration.’ The supervisor will create a login ID# andpassword and that is stored data 208, which can be stored on the device100, in the cloud at a remote computer 115, or paired to thesupervisor's computer 115, smart phone 116 or tablet 117, each of thelater can access the account on the computing device 103 via thereceiver 102 such as, for example, by a Bluetooth wireless connection.The “pairing” of the supervisor, technician and user's accounts to thedevice and system 100 ensures that only authorized supervisor,technician and user's accounts installed will be able to enable themachine 101 in the appropriate way. It is contemplated that theregistration process can include an insurance disclaimer and agreementon liability that the supervisor will electronically sign. At this pointthe supervisor can ‘finish’ the registration/installation process.

Referring to Steps 205 through 218, the supervisor can adjust therestrictions and items of compliance monitoring for the particular userand #ID. For example, in Step 205 the supervisor is requested to enterdata of overall passenger monitoring, e.g. HOW MANY PASSENGER(S) ALLOWEDAnd a particular number ENTER NUMBER 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 (i.e. as willcorrespond to sensors 127, 147 determining the presence of passengers171, 172, 173, 174 of FIG. 1) based on the authorized restriction levelof the user 170. The input will be stored as stored data 208 for theparticular user ID#. In Step 206, the supervisor is requested to enterdata of front seat passenger monitoring, e.g. IS PASSENGER ALLOWED INFRONT SEAT? YES/NO, and such input will be stored as stored data 208 forthe particular user ID#. In Step 207, the supervisor is requested toenter data of time of day, hours of operation, and curfew restrictionand monitoring, e.g. WHAT TIME CAN THE CAR BE OPERATED? INPUT AM, PMDAWN/DUSK, and such input will be stored as stored data 208 for theparticular user ID#. In another Step 209, the supervisor has the optionto enter data of seat belt usage and monitoring, e.g. SEAT BELTMONITORING? YES/NO, and if YES Step 210 starts a corresponding PROCESSfor information to set up seat belt monitoring and notifications, e.g.(1) NOTIFICATION ADDRESS, and such input will be stored as stored data208 for the particular user ID#. In another Step 211, the supervisor hasthe option to enter data of speed monitoring, e.g. SPEED MONITORING?YES/NO, and if YES Step 212 starts a corresponding PROCESS forinformation to set up speed monitoring and notifications, e.g. (1)MAXIMUM SPEED (2) NOTIFICATION ADDRESS, and such input will be stored asstored data 208 for the particular user ID#. In Step 213, the supervisorhas the option to enter data of phone usage restriction and monitoring,e.g. PHONE USAGE MONITORING? YES/NO, and if YES Step 214 starts acorresponding PROCESS for information to set up phone usage andnotifications, e.g. (1) NOTIFICATION ADDRESS, and such input will bestored as stored data 208 for the particular user ID#. In Step 215, thesupervisor has the option to enter data of sobriety restrictions bybreathalyzer monitoring, e.g. BREATHALIZER MONITORING? YES/NO, and ifYES Step 216 starts a corresponding PROCESS for information to set upbreathalyzer testing using the user's phone with appropriatebreathalyzer device attached to test and issue results andnotifications, e.g. (1) RESULTS (2) NOTIFICATION ADDRESS, and such inputwill be stored as stored data 208 for the particular user ID#. In Step217, the supervisor has the option to enter data of GPS location andtravel restrictions and monitoring, e.g. GEOGRAPHIC TRACKINGRESTRICTION? YES/NO, and if YES Step 218 starts a corresponding PROCESSfor information to set up breathalyzer testing using the user's phonewith appropriate breathalyzer device attached to test and issue resultsand notifications, e.g. DRAW POLYGON ON MAP OF PREDEFINED RANGE, andsuch input will be stored as stored data 208 for the particular userID#. The above listed restrictions are exemplary and other restrictionsand monitoring of the user's activities and operation of the machine 101are contemplated and can be implemented in a similar manner. Once all ofthe set-up processes and information is collected and stored, in Step219, initial set-up of the device and system 100 and or a particularuser is completed.

Referring to FIG. 4, a flowchart of the operation 230 of the system andmethod 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Step 231initiates the operation of the device and system 100 by the user, (e.g.driver 170) initiating the software program, for example, after tappingan icon for the application or “App” will open and display a Loginscreen. Step 232 the login process requests the user's ID#, name and/oraccess code. Step 233 Entering a User's ID#, name and/or access codewill start a process of verification, cross-referencing stored data 208on a computing device 103, which also can be in the cloud or stored on aremote computer or server 115, and retrieval of previously setrestrictions and monitoring (that supervisor or parent created in theprocess 200). Step 234 a process occurs to compare stored data 208 forthe specific user to identify the user, any restrictions for the user,as the User's access code will have to match up with the specific device(Serial #) installed on the particular device and system 100 associatedwith the machine 101. After the User 170 inputs his/her ID#, name and/oraccess code, Steps 235 through 241 implement information and processchecks for whether or not any of the restrictions are broken or,alternatively, the compliance of the restrictions and modifications inSteps 235-241 as set by the supervisor for the particular user 170. Forexample, in Step 235, the device and system 100 performs compliance andmonitoring by checking the front and rear seat passenger sensors 120,140, e.g. CHECK SENSORS FOR HOW MANY PASSENGER(S); COMPARE TO THOSEALLOWED. In Step 236, the device and system 100 performs compliance andmonitoring of the time allowed by checking the internal clock, the lightsensor(s) 160, or date and time comparing to almanac information instored data, e.g. CHECK TIME ALLOWED HOURS OF OPERATION; COMPARE TOTIME.

In Step 237, the device and system 100 performs compliance andmonitoring of the use of seat belts by checking the seat belt sensor(s)in the car, e.g. HECK CHECK SEAT BELT SENSOR(S); IN USE?—COMPLIANCEYES/NO. In Step 238, the device and system 100 performs compliance andmonitoring of the speed(s) the user 170 is operating the machine 101 bychecking GPS location information, speedometer output information to theoperating limitations set by process 200, e.g. CHECK SPEED; WITHINLIMIT? PROVIDE WARNING. In Step 239, the device and system 100 performscompliance and monitoring of the use of a mobile telephone during theuser's 170 operation of the machine 101, e.g. CHECK PHONE USAGE; HANDSFREE? YES/NO PROVIDE WARNING. In Step 240, the device and system 100performs compliance and monitoring of the user's 170 sobriety prior tothe operation of the machine 101, e.g. CHECK BREATHALIZER; TAKE DATA.For example, a breathalyzer used to determine the BAC for this App canbe the Breathometer (https://www.breathometer.com). In Step 241, thedevice and system 100 performs compliance and monitoring of thegeographic location of the user 170 to determine if within the operatingrange permitted for the machine 101 by checking GPS location informationand other operating limitations set by process 200, e.g. CHECKGEOGRAPHIC TRACKING TAKE DATA PROVIDE WARNING. If in compliance of thecheck of Steps 235-241 the user 170 will be allowed to operate themachine 101. For example, device and system 100 determines if incompliance Step 242 IN COMPLIANCE? YES/NO, if YES, then none of therestrictions are broken, and a PROCESS to log and send any notificationswill be initiated by Step 244 and the machine 101 will be allowed tostart in Step 245 by turning off the ignition lock. Step 242 if any ofthe restrictions are broken, if NO, the machine 101 will not be allowedto start in Step 243 as the ignition lock will remain ON, and a PROCESSto log and send any notifications will be initiated by Step 244 to thesupervisor (if they required it).

It is to be appreciated that if the user is operating the machine 101and ‘breaks’ a preset restriction, the ignition lock 106 of the machine101 (i.e. automobile) will not shut-off by de-energizing the ignitionrelay 177 (FIG. 2) as this could create a safety problem. A warning iscontemplated to be issued to the user 170 such as in Steps 238, 239 and241. The device and system 100 also can be configured to turn off theradio by de-energizing a radio relay 158 (FIG. 2), engage the hazardlights by energizing the hazard light relay 178 (FIG. 2) and/or soundthe horn (if this option is selected) by energizing the horn relay 179(FIG. 2), as well as to send a notification to the supervisor reportingthe specific non-conforming action.

Referring to FIGS. 5-8, the front passenger sensor assembly 120 isconfigured and may be formed with a base 121 and a cover 122 configuredto fit over the base 121. The cover 122 has a recess 123 located distalfrom the base 121 and is 129 adapted to receive a lens 124 in the recess123. The recess 123 further is configured with an IR hole 125 forreceiving infra-red light and a hole 126 for receiving visible light. Asshown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 8, the front passenger sensor assembly 120 canbe supplied with power 109, ground 110, and data signals along line 111to the assembly. Alternatively, the front passenger sensor assembly 120can be self contained using a wireless transceiver 137 and battery 138to transmit sensor signals via wireless 112 transmission to thecomputing device 103.

The base 121 and cover 122 enclose a PIR sensor 127, light guide 130 andcircuitry 131 to provide detection and to protect from environmentalconditions and tampering. The base 121 may be formed with an opening 135configured to hold a button 136 disposed therein configured to beaffixed, for example, by adhesive to windows, ceilings and the like,whereby the button 136 release from the opening 135 staying with theadhesive as a fail-safe to prevent tampering. For example, as afail-safe the button 136 inserted in the opening 135 to “close” a switchso that the machine 101 can be operated if all required inputs allow(e.g., sensor inputs 120, 140, 175, 176, 160, 161) and if removed fromits mounting the button 136 disengages to an “open position” causing abreak in the switch output whereby the front passenger sensor assembly120 indicates tampering of the device and operation of the machine 101is not allowed The button 136 switch can receive power from the battery138 or, alternatively, line 111 power 109 and ground 110. On one side,the PIR sensor 127 is supported upon the base 121 by one or morestanchions 128, and on the other side is positioned at the larger end ofa cone 129 configured to collect and condense IR signals through the IRhole 125 to the PIR sensor 127 for detection by the control circuitry131. As shown in FIG. 22, the stanchion 128 may be formed of a generallycylindrical post and made from suitable materials such as metals andplastics to support and maintain the PIR sensor 127 in place.

As shown in FIG. 9, the lens 124 can have optics 132 (e.g. Fresnel lens)for focusing and directing predetermined wavelengths to the controlcircuitry 131 and PIR sensor. The light sensor assembly 160 of the frontpassenger sensor assembly 120 includes a light guide 130 disposedadjacent the hole 125 allowing visible light therethrough. As shown inFIG. 19A, a light guide 130 for the front passenger sensor assembly 120may be formed by a tube 133 and optical fiber 134 so as to receivevisible light from hole 125 and convey the light to the controlcircuitry 131 (i.e., circuitry to control signal operation of the PIRsensor, light sensor, wireless transceiver, power and the like) fordetection as shown in FIGS. 2, 5, and 19A. As shown in FIGS. 19B and19C, a light guide 150 for the rear passenger sensor assembly 140 may beformed by a tube 153 and optical fiber 134 so as to receive visiblelight from hole 155 and convey the light to the control circuitry 151for detection as shown in FIGS. 2, 11, 19B and 19C. The light guides 130and 150, alternatively, can be formed from conventional flexible, fiberoptic cable.

In another embodiment, in order to prevent tampering by a user coveringthe light sensor with tape, or any other disruptive object, the time ofday may be computed by a comparison of the real time clock 162, time anddate 163 information (FIG. 2) with almanac data, GPS (time zone data),and daylight savings time data to compute curfew, dusk/dawn and othertime of day licensure restrictions. Moreover, prior to initiationproviding light from the machine 101 to the light sensor 160 at night,or another light such as such as an LED can be added, so that positivelight sensing by the light sensor 160 can be afforded prior to operationto ensure that there is no covering of the PIR sensor 127, 147 with tapeor other ways to defeat the passenger restriction.

Referring to FIGS. 11-16, similarly, the rear passenger sensor assembly140 is configured and may be formed with a base 141 and a cover 142configured to fit over the base 141. The cover 142 has a recess 143located distal from the base 141 adapted to receive a lens 144 in therecess 143. The recess 143 further is configured with one or more IRholes 145 for receiving infra-red light and one or more holes 146 forreceiving visible light. The base 141 and cover 142 enclose a PIR sensor147, light guide 150 and circuitry 151 to provide detection and toprotect from environmental conditions and tampering. As shown in FIGS.1, 2 and 15, the rear passenger sensor assembly 140 can be supplied withpower 109, ground 110, and data signals along line 111 to the computingdevice 103. Alternatively, the rear passenger sensor assembly 140 can beself-contained using a wireless transceiver 137 and battery 138 totransmit sensor signals via wireless 112 transmission to the computingdevice 103.

The base 141 may be formed with an opening 155 configured to can includea fail-safe switch formed from an opening 155 and a button 156 such as,for example, when the push button 156 is normally “closed” the fail-safeswitch is closed so that the machine 101 can be operated if all requiredinputs allow (e.g., sensor inputs 120, 140, 175, 176, 160, 161) and ifremoved from its mounting the push button disengages to an “openposition” causing a break in the switch output whereby the rearpassenger sensor assembly 140 indicates tampering of the machine 101 andoperation of the machine 101 is not allowed. Similar to the base 121,the base 141 can be affixed to the windshield, ceiling or cornerutilizing adhesives that interacts and secures to button 156 so thattampering removes button 156 from opening 155 and opens the fail-safeswitch. On one side, one or more PIR sensors 147 are supported upon thebase 141 by a sensor mounting plate 148, and on the other side arepositioned at the larger end of one or more cones 149 configured tocollect and condense IR signals through each of the IR holes 145 to eachof the PIR sensors 147 for detection by the control circuitry 151 (i.e.,circuitry to control signal operation of the PIR sensor, light sensor,wireless transceiver, power and the like). The lens 144 can have optics152 (e.g. Fresnel lens, curvature, and the like) for focusing anddirecting predetermined wavelengths to the control circuitry 151 and PRsensors 147. The light sensor assembly 160 of the rear passenger sensorassembly 140 includes a light guide 150 disposed adjacent the hole 145allowing visible light therethrough. Similarly, as described herein, thelight guide 150 may be formed by a tube 153 and optical fiber 154 so asto receive visible light from hole 145 and convey the light to thecontrol circuitry 151 for detection as shown in FIGS. 2, 11, 19B and19C.

Referring to FIG. 10, a presence infra-red electronic (PIR) sensor 127,147 is an electronic sensor that measures infrared (IR) light radiatingfrom objects in its field of view. As shown in FIG. 9, a typicalassembly includes the lens 124, 144 for condensing the IR light toparallel (numerous Fresnel lenses or mirror segments), has an effectiverange of about ten meters (thirty feet), and a field of view less than180 degrees. The PIR sensor 127 is configured in the front passengersensor assembly 120 and one or more PIR sensors 147 are used in the rearpassenger sensor assembly 140 and are typically mounted on a printedcircuit board containing the necessary electronics required to interpretthe signals from the PIR sensor 127, 147 itself. The lens 124, 144 canbe made from plastic to create a “window” through which the infraredenergy can enter and; despite often being only translucent to visiblelight, infrared energy is able to reach the sensor through the windowbecause the plastic used is transparent to infrared radiation. Forexample, lens 124 may be formed circular to fit in the recess 123 ofbase 122 with optics 132 such as, for example, a convex shape with aFresnel lens pattern as is illustrated in FIG. 9. Similarly, as is shownin FIG. 1, lens 144 can be configured to wrap around the cover 142 andfit in the recess 143. The plastic lens 124, 144 further reduces thechance of foreign objects (dust, insects, etc.) from obscuring the PIRsensors' 127, 147 field of view, damaging the mechanism, and/or causingfalse alarms. The window may be used as a filter, to limit thewavelengths to 8-14 micrometers, which is closest to the infraredradiation emitted by humans and serve as a focusing mechanism.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 11, 12, 14-16 and 18, the sensor mounting plate 148may be used to mount one or more PIR sensors 147 in a predeterminedorientation so as to determine the presence of multiple passengers inthe rear seat from the passenger's IR signal, e.g. passengers 172, 173,and 174 as the sensor(s) 147 position is angularly directed to theparticular seating positions as is illustrated in FIG. 1. Similarly, asis shown in FIGS. 5, 8, 11, and 19A, 19B and 19C, the light guides 130,150 can be formed from suitable materials having an optical fiber orfiber 134, 154 disposed within a tube 133, 143. The light guides 130,150 with angular curves to fit within a particular cover design, forexample, light guide 130 is designed to the shape of the cover 122 ofthe front passenger sensor assembly 120 as shown in FIG. 19A and lightguide 150 can be designed for the cover 142 of the rear passenger sensorassembly 140 as shown in FIGS. 19B and 19C.

As is illustrated in FIG. 20, the base 121 can be formed from suitablematerials in a circular shape so as to be received in the cover 122. Thebase 121 may be formed with control circuitry 131 such as, for example,power for a wireless transmitter, for the PR sensor 127, optical lightcircuitry for the optical sensor 160 and light guides 130 and the like.The base 121 may be formed with an opening 135 for receiving a magnet,use of a fastener and passing lines 111 to the control circuitry 131, ifdirectly connected by lines 111 to the computer device 102.

As is illustrated in FIG. 21, the base 151 can be formed from suitablematerials in a rectangular shape so as to be received in the cover 142.The base 141 may be formed with control circuitry 151 such as, forexample, power for a wireless transmitter, for the PIR sensors 147,optical light circuitry for the optical sensor 160 and light guides 150and the like. The base 151 may be formed with an opening 155 forreceiving a magnet, use of a fastener and passing lines 111 to thecontrol circuitry 131, if directly connected by lines 111 to thecomputer device 102.

Alternate embodiments of the present invention, the restriction andcompliance monitoring device, system and method 100 may be incorporatedby a vehicle manufacturer, at the factory, in order to integrate thepresent invention seamlessly into the dashboard of a vehicle. In thismanner, lines 111 may be run behind the headliner or with other wiringto the appropriate areas, and the receiver 102, computing device can besecurely located so as to prevent tampering. The input or keypad 104 anddisplay 105 (also shown in the center console of the vehicle in FIG. 1)functionality can be integrated in the existing vehicle control modulecould so as to utilize any display and input in the dash of the vehiclein order to accept the setup information and input of the user.Subsequently, incorporation in this way within the dash of the vehiclemakes it very hard to tamper with. Bluetooth technology, conventionallyequipped in vehicles from the factory, may be employed in thisembodiment of the present invention to utilize a cellular device, smartphone or other device with an application running thereon to setup, andcontrol any input with the device.

The device system and method 100 can provide speed monitoring. Forexample, sending a notification to the supervisor if the machine goesover a certain speed by monitoring the signals from the machine 101,and, in the case of an automobile, if the car goes over 80 MPH, thensend notification and store details such as average difference betweenthe speed limit and speed of vehicle.

The device system and method 100 can provide location monitoring. If GPSfeature is enabled by the supervisor to track the machine 101 it willconsistently be tracked using GPS and storing the data 208 for a certainlength of time (e.g. the past 2 weeks of travel). In the set-up of thedevice system and method 100 the supervisor can utilize graphics suchas, for example, to draw a polygon on a map that shows the areas wherethe user 170 can operate. The system 100 can determine if the user 170exits this range of GPS coordinates and the supervisor will get anotification. Moreover, there can be data stored 208 and displayed on amap showing the locations were the machine 101 has travelled withdifferentiation for different users (i.e. different colors for differentdrivers). The method of operation 100 can use a maps platform:

-   -   If the GPS position of the car is within the coordinates of the        polygon    -   then do nothing    -   If the GPS position of the car is outside the coordinates of the        polygon    -   then send parents notification

The device system and method 100 can provide Cell-Phone Use restriction.The system 100 may be configured with a charger for the cell, mobile orsmart phone 116 that the user 170 can plug into. In an automobileoperation, in order to start the machine 101 the user's 170 smart phone116 communicates the user's ID# with the receiver 102 computing device103 via wireless 112 (i.e. Bluetooth) and the to communicate with theserver 115 or storage 166 for restriction cross-referencing. Once themachine 101 is started and is in operation, the smart phone 116 andapplication stays open on the smart phone 116 to lock out texting, phonecalls, and other restricted distracting features other than permittedfeatures warnings, communications from supervisor, GPS location,directions, music, and the like. After the user 170 enters his/her passcode and/or ID#, the lock out feature on the phone automaticallyresponds to incoming text messages with a response as well as phonecalls with voice mail or the like i.e. the smart phone 116 doesn't shutoff while the App is on during operation of the machine, while theignition relay is on.

The device system and method 100 can provide a breathalyzer feature andrestriction. If breathalyzer feature is enabled by the supervisor totrack the machine 101, the supervisor can establish: requirements forall driving or certain periods of time (i.e. teens may not statisticallydrink Monday-Thursday, but usually between Friday evening and Sundaymorning). The system 100 can use the smart phone 116 to connect to abreathalyzer used to determine the BAC such as, for example, availableBreathometer (https://www.breathometer.com).

The method 100 can use an App, for example, Is your User ______(name)required to supply a breath sample before driving?” If Yes, the App willask at what times? The supervisor can then input the interval, forexample, Friday @ 4 PM-Sunday @ 8 AM. When the user inputs the user'sID# during this time interval, the App will ask for a breath sample, theuser will plug the small breathalyzer into their smart phone 116 andprovide the sample. If the sample is ‘less than’ the maximum BAC thevehicle or machine 101 will be allowed to start. If the sample is‘greater than or equal to the maximum BAC’ the vehicle or machine 101will not be allowed to start and the supervisor will receive anotification. If while driving the device asks for an additional sampleand the driver does not pull over within “X” minutes, a notificationwill be sent to the supervisor and one of the following can occur: theradio will turn off, the horn sounds, the hazard lights will “go-off” towarn other drivers of a potential drunk driver.

While certain configurations of structures have been illustrated for thepurposes of presenting the basic structures of the present invention,one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that other variationsare possible which would still fall within the scope of the appendedclaims. Additional advantages and modifications will readily occur tothose skilled in the art. Therefore, the invention in its broaderaspects is not limited to the specific details and representativeembodiments shown and described herein. Accordingly, variousmodifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope ofthe general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims andtheir equivalents.

I claim:
 1. A system for compliance monitoring the user of a machine using a system controller which is connected to the machine, comprising: an input device integrated in the system controller and configured to provide an input to the system controller so as to configure one or more predetermined restrictions for a user in order to operate the machine, said input is communicated to a storage of the system; a display device integrated in the system controller and configured to display said input to the system controller; at least one sensor configured to communicate sensor information to the system controller, said sensor information concerning compliance with said predetermined restrictions, a fail-safe assembly for compliance with said predetermined restrictions, said fail-safe assembly includes a light sensor associated with each sensor associated with a seat in the machine, each of said light sensors configured to provide sensor information from said fail-safe assembly about tampering with said predetermined restrictions the at least one sensor; an energy store configured to provide power to at least the system controller; and an output signal configured to restrict operation of the machine from the at least one sensor when said sensor information is not in compliance with said predetermined restrictions; whereby said sensor information the compliance monitoring system allows operating the machine when the user is in compliance with an allowable passenger restriction regarding presence of a front passenger, one or more passenger in the a rear seat, or both, obtained from said at least one sensor.
 2. The system for compliance monitoring of claim 1, further comprises, a receiver integrated in the system controller, and configured to provide a wireless interface to receive data from the at least one sensor, which comprises one or more of the group of a front seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said front seat presence sensor, a rear seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said rear seat presence sensor, a seat belt sensor, a global positioning system, an identity of the user, a biometric identity of the user sensor or a breathalyzer test to the system controller to configure for said restriction one or more restrictions for said user in order to operate the machine.
 3. The system for compliance monitoring of claim 1, whereby the system controller is further configured, to receive input sensor information from the at least one sensor, which comprises one or more of the group of a front seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said front seat presence sensor, a rear seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said rear seat presence sensor, a seat belt sensor, a global positioning system, an identity of the user, a biometric identity of the user sensor or a breathalyzer test; and to restrict operation of the machine when the sensor information is not in compliance with said one or more restrictions.
 4. The system for compliance monitoring of claim 1, wherein said input device is a smart phone, cell phone, tablet computer, built-in computer, or remote computer communicating said input of an identity of a predetermined, authorized user and said sensor information into said system controller to restrict operation of the machine to said predetermined, authorized user when the sensor information are is in compliance with said predetermined restrictions.
 5. The system for compliance monitoring of claim 4, wherein said system controller receives said sensor information from the at least one sensor, which comprises one or more of the group of a front seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said front seat presence sensor, a rear seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said rear seat presence sensor, a seat belt sensor, a global positioning system, a speed sensor subsequent to ignition of the machine; and allows operation of the machine to said predetermined, authorized user when the sensor information are in compliance with said predetermined restrictions.
 6. The system for compliance monitoring of claim 5, wherein once the machine is in operation said system controller is operably connected to one of the group of said smart phone, said cell phone, or said tablet computer, said built-in computer, or said remote computer that provided said input of said identity of a predetermined, authorized user, said system controller further disables texting, phone calls, and other restricted distracting features other than permitted features, warnings, communications from supervisor, GPS location, directions, or music, and the like.
 7. The system for compliance monitoring of claim 1, wherein said system controller receives said sensor information indicating non-compliance from the at least one sensor, which comprises one or more of the group of a front seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said front seat presence sensor, a rear seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said rear seat presence sensor, a seat belt sensor, a global positioning system, an identity of the user, a biometric identity of the user sensor or a breathalyzer test prior to ignition of the machine.
 8. The system for compliance monitoring of claim 1, wherein said system controller receives said sensor information from the group of a front seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said front seat presence sensor, a rear seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said rear seat presence sensor, a seat belt sensor, a speed sensor subsequent to ignition of the machine; and said system controller restricts operation of the machine is configured to enforce an allowable passenger restriction when the sensor information is not in compliance with said one or more restrictions by one or more of the following: Opening a radio relay to turn off a radio in the machine; Closing a hazard light relay to turn on a hazard light of the machine; or Closing a horn relay to sound a horn of the machine; or sending a notification concerning compliance with said predetermined restrictions.
 9. The system for compliance monitoring of claim 1, wherein said system controller receives information from a real-time clock and a time of day predetermined restriction for operation of the machine and allows operation of the machine to said a predetermined, authorized user when the time of day information are is in compliance with said predetermined restrictions restriction.
 10. A method for compliance monitoring of a user of a machine comprising: Supplying a user identification number to a computing device connecting to an ignition relay of the machine; Retrieving stored data regarding one or more predetermined restriction(s) restrictions of the user for operating the machine from storage connected to the computing device; Retrieving sensor information from one or more sensors arranged in the machine and fail-safe information about tampering with said predetermined restrictions from a light sensor associated with each of said one or more sensors associated with a seat in the machine configured to provide such fail-safe information one or more of said one or more sensors; Comparing sensor information to said predetermined restriction(s) of the user; and Restricting operation of the machine when the sensor information is not in compliance with said predetermined restrictions using an output signal from said one or more sensors whereby said sensor information of the compliance monitoring system allows operating the machine when the user is in compliance with an allowable passenger restriction regarding either a presence of a front passenger, one or more passenger in the rear seat, or the total number of allowable passenger(s) in the machine obtained from said one or more sensors.
 11. The method of claim 10, wherein said preventing sensor information prevents operation of the machine when a front seat sensor assembly indicates non-compliance with one of said predetermined restrictions allowable passenger restriction by preventing an ignition relay from closing so that of the machine may not be started.
 12. The method of claim 10, wherein said preventing sensor information prevents operation of the machine when a rear seat sensor assembly indicates non-compliance with one of said predetermined restrictions allowable passenger restriction by preventing an ignition relay from closing so that of the machine may not be started.
 13. The method of claim 10, wherein said preventing sensor information prevents operation of the machine when at least a sensor from one or more of the group of a front seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said front seat presence sensor, a rear seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said rear seat presence sensor, a seat belt sensor, a global positioning system, an identity of the user, a biometric identity of the user sensor or a breathalyzer test indicates non-compliance with one of said predetermined restrictions preventing an ignition relay from closing so that of the machine may not be started.
 14. The method of claim 10, wherein once said operation of the machine begins, the method provides the further steps of: comparing sensor information with at least a sensor from the group of a front seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said front seat presence sensor, a rear seat presence sensor, a light sensor of said rear seat presence sensor, a seat belt sensor, a global positioning system, an identity of the user, a biometric identity of the user one or more of or a speed sensor information to said predetermined restriction(s) of the user; determining non-compliance with one of said restrictions restricting operation of the machine when the sensor information is not in compliance with said one or more restrictions by one or more of the following: opening a radio relay to turn off a radio in the machine; closing a hazard light relay to turn on a hazard light of the machine; and/or closing a horn relay to sound a horn of the machine.
 15. The method of claim 10, further comprising the steps of: supplying said user identification number of a predetermined, authorized user to said system controller from one of a group of a smart phone, cell phone, or tablet computer, built-in computer, or remote computer connecting to an ignition relay of the machine; and closing an ignition relay allowing operation of the machine by said predetermined, authorized user when the sensor information are in compliance with said predetermined restrictions.
 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising the steps of: disabling texting, phone calls, and other restricted distracting features other than permitted features warnings, communications from supervisor, GPS location, directions, music, and the like once the machine is in operation said system controller is operably connected one of the group of said smart phone, said cell phone, or said tablet computer that provided said input of said identity of a predetermined, authorized user.
 17. The method of claim 10, further comprising the steps of: supplying information from a real-time clock to said system controller; comparing a time of day with a predetermined restriction for operation of the machine based on time of day for said predetermined, authorized user; and closing an ignition relay allowing operation of the machine by said predetermined, authorized user when the time of day information are in compliance with said predetermined restrictions.
 18. A system for compliance monitoring the user of a machine using a system controller which is connected to the machine, comprising: one or more sensors operably coupled to said system controller configured to provide input signals regarding the presence of one or more passengers in predetermined locations in the machine; a fail-safe assembly for compliance with said predetermined restrictions, said fail-safe assembly includes a light sensor associated with each position sensor associated with a seat of said one or more sensors in the machine, each of said light sensors configured to provide sensor information from said fail-safe assembly about tampering for compliance with said predetermined restrictions at least one of one or more sensors; a system controller configured enforce an allowable passenger restriction in order to operate the machine, said system controller receiving input signals from said one or more sensors regarding the presence of one or more passengers in predetermined locations in the machine, said system controller storing sensor information to a storage of the system concerning compliance with said predetermined restrictions; and a display device integrated in the system controller and configured to display said sensor information to the system controller.
 19. The system for compliance monitoring of claim 18, wherein said one or more sensors operably coupled to said system controller detecting the presence of one or more passengers are PIR sensors.
 20. The method of claim 10, further comprising the steps of: sending a notification concerning compliance with said predetermined restrictions.
 21. The system for compliance monitoring of claim 18, wherein said system controller configured to perform at least one of the following: enforce an allowable passenger restriction in order to operate a machine; and sending a notification concerning compliance with said predetermined restrictions. 